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Originally Posted by Bear Islander
The visibility might be zero, but it also could be a full moon. Speed limits are the MAXIMUM. In a snow storm that would be way to fast. Most people understand this principle.
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The same applies to one's speed on the Lake. It's called common sense.
It's also a Law (RSA).
Laws (RSAs)
Chapter 270
Section 270:29-a Careless and Negligent Operation of Boats.
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/...0/270-29-a.htm
Unfortunately, a few do not understand this principle and are pushing for a speed limit on the Lake.
I remember a fisherman telling me of almost being run over by the Mount in a fog during daylight hours and then there was the court situation involving the Sophie C and a woman boater and the 150 rule - the Sophie C lost.
If the Lake is so unsafe, how did the steamboaters, J-boaters, and rowers ever have their events on the Lake without incident, recently?